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Old 12-06-2011, 08:09 PM   #26
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Re: need some tips on putn a camaro subframe on 57 chevy pickup

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thanks kabwe man like ur truck lookn good
Your welcome and thank you very much.
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Old 12-07-2011, 02:00 AM   #27
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Re: need some tips on putn a camaro subframe on 57 chevy pickup

I have the video, if your interested PM me.
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Old 12-07-2011, 05:32 AM   #28
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Anybody seen these before?

These are a 57 with a camaro clip!!!
This pic sits in a frame in my office right next to a pic of my wife!
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Old 12-07-2011, 01:24 PM   #29
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This pic sits in a frame in my office right next to a pic of my wife!
Now that is serious.lol
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Old 12-07-2011, 06:28 PM   #30
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Re: need some tips on putn a camaro subframe on 57 chevy pickup

lol ya i ordered the dvd yesurday thanks again i will post some pics later if yall have any pics of subframe istalls would love to see them
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Old 12-09-2011, 08:59 PM   #31
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Re: need some tips on putn a camaro subframe on 57 chevy pickup

yall no of any 4 link rear kits out there i was lookn ar the one at ecklers trucks there around 1300 then u have to get the swaybar thats another 300
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Old 12-10-2011, 12:35 AM   #32
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Re: need some tips on putn a camaro subframe on 57 chevy pickup

CPP has this kit. If you do a search on Google you should be able to find more.
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Old 12-10-2011, 11:47 PM   #33
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Re: need some tips on putn a camaro subframe on 57 chevy pickup

well got the "no limit" dvd it was very infromative ,going to help alot

kim57 i looked at 4 links at cpp thanks but they were little higher then ecklers didnt look like they were built as good (my opinion only) thanks
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Old 12-11-2011, 01:31 PM   #34
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Re: need some tips on putn a camaro subframe on 57 chevy pickup

You can buy your coil overs and panhard bar separate if that helps with the funds. I know it did with me.

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Old 12-11-2011, 08:23 PM   #35
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i didnt do the math but just loon it looked to be cheeper getn the kit with all included
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Old 12-11-2011, 08:28 PM   #36
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i didnt do the math but just loon it looked to be cheeper getn the kit with all included
Okay I was just trying to help. I bought mine separate and ended up paying under a grand.

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Old 12-11-2011, 08:37 PM   #37
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k thanks i apreciate it
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Old 12-18-2011, 11:18 AM   #38
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well picked up c3 corvette rear yesurday pretty cheap
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Old 12-19-2011, 09:28 PM   #39
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c4 rear sorry type o
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Old 07-04-2012, 11:44 AM   #40
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going withe mustang ii inseatd of camaro
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Old 07-10-2012, 10:33 PM   #41
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Re: need some tips on putn a camaro subframe on 57 chevy pickup

heres a pic of mine.its a 79 camaro with a 55 panel frame.im confused as to how it would sit lower with the subframe under the original frame versus even like i think mine is,it sits fairly level with a mild rake.i really like it,i did do a spring over in the back but i actually thought the front would sit lower
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Nice looking frame paintman.
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Old 07-10-2012, 11:33 PM   #43
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uh thanks,posted up on your build thread also....wow
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Old 07-11-2012, 09:22 AM   #44
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heres a pic of mine.its a 79 camaro with a 55 panel frame.im confused as to how it would sit lower with the subframe under the original frame versus even like i think mine is,it sits fairly level with a mild rake.i really like it,i did do a spring over in the back but i actually thought the front would sit lower
When we say even we are talking about the subframe being installed even with the original frame like this (Picture from 56chevy1300 build page).



His truck is bagged so his truck is slammed.

Yes your is lower that his would be because you installed your clip with the bottom of the camaro clip even with the bottom of the trucks frame which give you the kick up which in turn lower your stance. Its virtually the same thing I did when I installed a Nova clip on my buddy's ride.





By way your panel truck is looking great.

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Old 03-15-2013, 08:16 PM   #45
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Re: need some tips on putn a camaro subframe on 57 chevy pickup

are the 47-54 chevy frames the same width as the 55-59 chevy frames?
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Old 03-15-2013, 09:24 PM   #46
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NO,they are narrower. I have done a clip on a 53-but I used a Nova front steer as they have a narrower wheel base than a rear steer camaro. I also used positive offfset front wheels. 15x6 wit a 4 inch backspacing
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Old 03-16-2013, 06:46 PM   #47
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Anybody seen these before?

These are a 57 with a camaro clip!!!
Do you guys know who's build this was ?
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Old 03-16-2013, 07:47 PM   #48
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Do you guys know who's build this was ?
That is a friend of mines from a different forum. His truck is awesome!! I have a few more pictures of his frame if you want PM me with a email addy

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Old 03-17-2013, 10:43 AM   #49
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Re: need some tips on putn a camaro subframe on 57 chevy pickup

Some pics of mine. It rides great, sits plenty low and was super easy to do. Rear is custom 4 link I built



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Looks Good, Nice Truck-I would be proud to drive it!
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